About Specialty Beads

Specialtybeads.com is a website dedicated to bringing you beautiful and interesting beads and jewelry making supplies so that you can create incredible jewelry! SpecialtyBeads.com was developed by us, Gary and Jannell Botto. We, and our three sons live in Truckee, Ca (near Lake Tahoe).

SpecialtyBeads.com started from my love of beads. Gary was easily convinced to join in on this adventure in the beading world when he realized that travel was a natural part of bead buying. Gary's Italian heritage has strongly influenced our specializing in Italian Mesh Ribbon and Venetian Beads from Murano, Italy. We have expanded to carry incredible lampwork beads and pendants, specialty findings, beautiful ribbons, and amazing beading kits.

It is our goal to develop a website where you can go to buy beads knowing that every bead and finding has been individually selected because it is beautiful and extraordinary! Finding beads can at times be overwhelming and confusing and we believe we can make this easier. We put tremendous energy into purchasing exceptional beads, pendants, and findings at every price range. We believe we can bring you the highest quality merchandise at competitive prices. We offer Free Shipping on orders over $40 and $5 Shipping on all smaller orders in the United States. We also require no minimum purchase. All International orders are $13. We want to save you money at the same time we provide incredible merchandise and exceptional customer service.